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March 14, 2025 March 14, 2025

SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK

March 17 - 21

Return to School - Monday, March 24

Jayhawk-Linn High School Blood Drive Jayhawk-Linn High School Blood Drive

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

8:30 am – 2:30 pm

JLHS Gym

Donors receive a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email PLUS a chance to win a $5,000 prize! There will be three lucky winners. Terms apply: rcblood.org/hope

CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE to make an appointment to donate blood or call 1-800-RED CROSS.


You can also call or email JLHS FCCLA sponsor Courtenay Slinkard at (913) 795-2224 or cslinkard@usd346.org to schedule your appointment.


Photo ID or Red Cross Donor Card required.

Don’t forget to save time by using RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history online before you come to your appointment. More info: redcrossblood.org/RapidPass

Susan E. Faler, A+

Susan Faler, Blood Transfusion Recipient

American Red Cross Account Manager

Blood Services Region/Central Plains

1356 Road J., Emporia, KS 66801

316-641-0841

RedCrossBlood.org

Facebook | facebook.com/RedCrossBlood

Twitter | redcrossblood.org/twitter-map


State Assessment Information State Assessment Information

Dear Jayhawk-Linn Families,

As we approach state assessments, we want to emphasize the importance of these tests in measuring student growth and guiding our instructional practices. Your support in helping students do their best is greatly appreciated.


To ensure students are prepared and ready to succeed, we encourage the following:
✅ Be at school – Attendance is crucial. Please make every effort to have your child present on testing days.
✅ Get plenty of rest – A good night’s sleep helps with focus and performance.
✅ Eat a healthy breakfast – A nutritious start to the day fuels the brain for success.
✅ Encourage a positive mindset – Remind your child to do their best and stay confident.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting student success. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

POISONOUS, VENOMOUS, HAZARDOUS ORGANISMS, IN EASTERN KANSAS

This free class will be March 26, at the Pleasanton Community Center from 6:30 – 8:00

Please share this information with teachers, parents, and students.

Contact our office for more information.

Thanks,

Linda Simons

Emergency Planner

Linn County Emergency Management

1357 Magnolia Street

Pleasanton, KS 66075

Upcoming Senior Dates Upcoming Senior Dates

Due to the number of snow days USD 346 has used this winter, the last day for seniors will now be May 5, 2025. Initially, we planned to hold the JES walk-through and graduation practice that day. These activities have been moved to Friday, May 2 to accommodate the FFA State Career Development Events. We will provide an update on the date and time of the Balloon Ceremony next week.

Senior Trip - May 2 -4

Senior Walk at JES - May 2 - 8:30 a.m.

Graduation Practice - May 2 - Immediately following JES Senior Walk

Last Day for Seniors - May 5

Balloon Ceremony - May 1 @ 10:00 a.m.

Baccalaureate - May 7 @ 6:00 p.m.

Senior Awards - May 7 - Immediately following Baccalaureate

8th Grade Promotion 8th Grade Promotion

6:00 p.m.

May 12 - Last day for 8th grade

All Jayhawk All Jayhawk

All Jayhawk applications will go out next week. Requirements as printed in the course guide.

  • 3.5 GPA each semester

  • 6 absences (42 classroom absences) or less all year

  • No ISS or OSS

  • No more than one office referral

  • Involved in two or more Jayhawk Activities/Organizations

  • 4 tardies or less (all year)

Cultivating Kindness Cultivating Kindness

Adryn Randall

7th Grade

Bertha Becerra

11th Grade

REALITY U REALITY U

RESCHEDULED for APRIL 24, 2025 RESCHEDULED for APRIL 24, 2025

We are excited to announce that Reality U is just around the corner, and we are looking for volunteers to make this event a success. Reality U is a financial literacy program for middle and high school students that helps them understand the challenges of adulthood. The program uses a 75-minute simulation to teach students how their current choices can impact their future.If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please contact Stephanie Nichols at snichols@usd346.org or 913-795-2247.

Counselor Corner Counselor Corner

Weekly Counseling Updates

Weekly Updates:

Link to Weekly Emails to Parents


Click here for helpful links for seniors


March 6th FSCC will be hosting an open house for high school juniors and seniors. The open house will showcase all of FSCC CTE programs, the event will run from 5:30 pm-730 pm.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zhI5KsdgcEKg7FfT_EOCbOpbXwwCVs69/view?usp=sharing


Career Fair in Fort Scott – April 2

JLHS will provide transportation for students attending the Career Fair in Fort Scott on April 2. We will depart from JLHS at approximately 9:30 AM and return by 11:30 AM.

Students interested in attending should email me or stop by my office to sign up.


List of Scholarships everyone should apply for:

Miller Scholarship $1,000 per year renewable up to 4 years

Jayhawk-Linn Booster Club

Mound City Alumni (must have attended JL elementary to be eligible)


Helpful Links

FAFSA help zoom meeting 3-13-25 5pm-730pm

https://www.kasfaa.org/student_parent_counselor_resou.php


FAFSA

https://studentaid.gov/


Scholarship Page

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SCuLMVecwN20-jRfChhlUUgXKLTDMFQbLOxpqC8j2-A/edit?usp=sharing


ACT

https://www.act.org/


Thank you,

Brett Kramer

Jayhawk-Linn 7-12 Counselor

Head Wrestling Coach

bkramer@usd346.org

Jayhawk Events - Link to District Calendar

Upcoming Dates Upcoming Dates

March 17 - 21 - Spring Break

March 22 - Makeup Jamboree @ Labette County/Humbolt if needed Baseball/Softball

March 25 - Spring Blood Drive

March 25 - HS Baseball/Softball @ Prairie View

March 26 - FFA - Ag Sales

March 26 - FFA - Speech

March 27 - JLHS Play @ 7:00

March 28 - HS Baseball/Softball Home vs Osawatomie

March 29 - JLHS Play

March 31- HS Baseball/Softball Home vs Central Heights

April 1 - HS Track @ Uniontown

April 2 - FFA District Banquet

April 2 - FFA Envirothon

April 3 - FFA - ACCC Aggie Days

April 3 - HS Track @ Lyndon Spring Relays

April 3 - HS Baseball/Softball @ Uniontown

April 4- PSU Gorilla Relays

April 4 - SPring Pictures JH/HS

April 5 - Jayhawk-Linn Prom

April 7 - JH Track @ Pleasanton

April 8 - Juniors take ACT

April 9 - FFA - Envirothon

April 9 - FFA - Topeka Horse Judging Invitational

April 9 - Jayhawk-Linn Wrestling Banquet

April 10 - HS JV Golf @ Uniontown

April 10 - FFA Plant Sale - After School

April 11 - FFA Miami County Aggie Days

April 12 - FFA Plant Sale - Times to be Determined

April 14 - JH Golf @ Pittsburg (Four Oaks)

April 14 - HS Baseball/Softball @ SE Cherokee

April 15 - HS Track @ Plesanton

April 16 - FFA Food Science

April 16 - FFA Livestock Judging

April 16 - FFA Nursery & Landscape

April 16 - JH Gold @ Coffeyville

April 16 - JLHS - NHS Induction

April 17 - JH Track Home Invitational

April 17 - HS Baseball/Softball Home vs Crest

April 18 - No School - Good Friday

April 21 - No School

Student Handbook
The student handbook is to provide students and parents with essential information about the school's policies, procedures, and expectations.
Jayhawk - Linn Course Guide
Athletic/Activity Handbook
The Athletic/Activity handbook is to provide students and parents with essential information about extracurricular activities at Jayhawk-Linn.
KESA 2.0 Action Plan
Jayhawk Linn District Web-Page
Julie Samuels - Jayhawk-Linn Principal
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